In international consultancies since 2006. Special expertise inthe area of gender, social justice and cultural awarenesstraining. Focusing on religious and ethnically diverseinstitutions and communities, with a special emphasis onIslamic states. Field experience in conflict and post-conflictenvironments (Afghanistan, India, Lebanon, Kosovo,Albania

Economic Empowerment Coach/Trainer

Start Date: 2009-08-01End Date: 2009-12-01

Designed and implemented trainings and individual coaching for microfinance institutional progress in Afghanistan to increase knowledge and understanding on gender, as well as, build professional skills for women’s business development, while building capacity of MFIs (Microfinance Institutions). Output: Empowerment of (87) male and female MISFA staff received 12 sessions of individual coaching on work management, business and financial management; (123) women in lending processes obtained knowledge and skill for business development; (57) bank professionals developed abilities to communicate better with female MFIs.Contact: Katrin Fakiri: katrinfakiri@yahoo.com